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Discover the gripping narrative of 'Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?', a compelling novel that delves into the complex world of fame, identity, and family secrets. When glamorous silver screen star Kitty Karr Tate passes away, she leaves her vast multimillion-dollar fortune to the three Black St. John sisters. This unexpected inheritance ignites a whirlwind of questions and challenges, drawing readers into a narrative filled with rich character development and emotional depth.
Elise St. John, a celebrity in her own right, finds herself navigating a media frenzy while sorting through Kitty's estate. What begins as a struggle to manage the press soon turns into a revolutionary self-discovery. Elise stumbles upon a journal that unearths shocking family secrets—such as her neighbor being her grandmother who has concealed her racial identity for decades. The exploration of identity, privilege, and the consequences of fading to white resonates deeply within today's societal context.
The story weaves through external pressures, including a strained public image, a cheating fiancé, and the complications of a Vogue shoot with enigmatic photographer Jasper, ultimately leading Elise to confront her true self amidst the clamor of paparazzi and public expectations. 'Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?' is not just a discussion of wealth and celebrity; it’s an exploration of the burdens imposed by race, heritage, and the power of family ties.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250815309
Year: 2023
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250815309
Year: 2023
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co
Description:
When white silver screen icon Kitty Karr Tate dies and bequeaths her multimillion-dollar estate to the three Black St. John sisters, it prompts questions.
A celebrity in her own right, Elise St. John would rather focus on sorting out Kitty’s affairs than deal with the press. But what she discovers in one of Kitty’s journals rocks her world harder than any other brewing scandal could—and between a cheating fiancé and fallout from a controversial social media post, there are plenty. And if this isn’t enough, her Vogue shoot has been complicated by the arrival of Jasper, a handsome and knowing photographer who may offer the Elise a chance at her most authentic pose yet—if she can defy her publicist, plan Kitty’s memorial, and figure out how she really feels under the harsh gaze of the paparazzi, the public—and her mother. The discovery that her longtime neighbor and mentor was her grandmother, a Black woman who had been passing for white for over sixty years, threatens to expose a web of unexpected family ties, debts owed, and debatable crimes that could, with one pull, unravel the all-American fabric of her sisters and those closest to them.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? is a sprawling tale that explores the celebrity machine, the burdens of being BlackÂ, the privileges gained by fading to white, and the power that family secrets have to erode and complicate the lives of future generations.
Elise St. John, a celebrity in her own right, finds herself navigating a media frenzy while sorting through Kitty's estate. What begins as a struggle to manage the press soon turns into a revolutionary self-discovery. Elise stumbles upon a journal that unearths shocking family secrets—such as her neighbor being her grandmother who has concealed her racial identity for decades. The exploration of identity, privilege, and the consequences of fading to white resonates deeply within today's societal context.
The story weaves through external pressures, including a strained public image, a cheating fiancé, and the complications of a Vogue shoot with enigmatic photographer Jasper, ultimately leading Elise to confront her true self amidst the clamor of paparazzi and public expectations. 'Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?' is not just a discussion of wealth and celebrity; it’s an exploration of the burdens imposed by race, heritage, and the power of family ties.
**Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.**
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250815309
Year: 2023
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781250815309
Year: 2023
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co
Description:
When white silver screen icon Kitty Karr Tate dies and bequeaths her multimillion-dollar estate to the three Black St. John sisters, it prompts questions.
A celebrity in her own right, Elise St. John would rather focus on sorting out Kitty’s affairs than deal with the press. But what she discovers in one of Kitty’s journals rocks her world harder than any other brewing scandal could—and between a cheating fiancé and fallout from a controversial social media post, there are plenty. And if this isn’t enough, her Vogue shoot has been complicated by the arrival of Jasper, a handsome and knowing photographer who may offer the Elise a chance at her most authentic pose yet—if she can defy her publicist, plan Kitty’s memorial, and figure out how she really feels under the harsh gaze of the paparazzi, the public—and her mother. The discovery that her longtime neighbor and mentor was her grandmother, a Black woman who had been passing for white for over sixty years, threatens to expose a web of unexpected family ties, debts owed, and debatable crimes that could, with one pull, unravel the all-American fabric of her sisters and those closest to them.
Did You Hear About Kitty Karr? is a sprawling tale that explores the celebrity machine, the burdens of being BlackÂ, the privileges gained by fading to white, and the power that family secrets have to erode and complicate the lives of future generations.